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Higher Levels of Boron = Less Cancer
August 7, 2008
For years we have known that the trace mineral Boron reduces the risk of osteoporosis. According to researchers at the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston , Texas , higher levels of Boron have now been shown to be associated with a lower risk of lung cancer in women. In the study, the lowest levels of boron were associated with a 92% increased risk of contracting lung cancer.
Hormone replacement therapy in women actually reduces the risk of lung cancer by 31%. The highest risk group for lung cancer are women over age 60 who did not use hormone replacement therapy, and who have low boron levels.
It should be noted that hormone replacement therapy is no longer recommended for the typical American, because it increases the risk of thrombosis, which in turn may lead to a heart attack or stroke. The benefits of hormone replacement therapy may outweigh the risks, however, for vegetarian American women who are well-hydrated and have other risk factors for heart disease under control. Vegetarian sources of boron include apples, pears, peanuts, grapes, orange juice, beans, bananas, broccoli, and salad.
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